Description
Are you welcoming summer with open arms, or looking forward to cooler days and softer ground? I’m not in the habit of wishing time away, but whether or not summer is your favourite season, this issue is packed with timely advice and support. The H&R team spent the whole of summer 2025 testing every kind of fly mask for fit, comfort and durability, so if you need to upgrade, don’t miss our comprehensive tried and tested feature on p108. If your horse is sensitive to flying insects, a full-coverage fly rug is a worthwhile investment, and there’s never been so much choice on the market – find the right option for you on p115.
Whether you’re out and about competing or enjoying the longer days and making the most of riding your horse, aftercare is crucial to supporting wellbeing and minimising the risk of injury. Eventing content creator and doyenne of Badminton Grassroots, Meg Elphick, explains her tried and tested routine to care for her horses when they’ve been working hard on p90. And if your summer is more home-focused, then don’t miss our guide to understanding your horse’s experience of yard life, and just what you can do to help improve it, with advice from equine behaviour experts.
In this issue, starting on page 42, Jay Buxton introduces the concept of jumping on a diagonal line, beginning with poles on the ground. Why not give it go next time you’re schooling your horse? If you fancy introducing more advanced flatwork movements and adding expression into your horse’s paces, check out page 27 for our advice!
Plus, we’ve got your horse care concerns covered from coping with colic, summer travelling tips and assessing your horse’s welfare.
In July Horse&Rider, we’ve got so many prizes up for grabs! You could win a VIP day out at Blenheim plus a brand new GFS saddle for your horse, and if you complete our reader survey for your chance to win LeMieux kit for your horse. Don’t forget to claim your FREE* Leovet bundle of detangler and leather protect on page 130!
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.